All Images: Daniel Milchev, Courtesy of Can Do MS
The dynamic duo of the century is back, and they’re on a mission to help raise awareness for MS. Olympian Jonny Moseley and Main’s Finest Athlete Donny Pelletier are heading back to Vail Mountain on March 1 with Ski For MS, and you can be a part of the action. Not only will you get to ski with two icons of the sport, but you’ll be supporting a great cause.
All you have to do is register for the event, either as an individual or with your friends by creating a team, and you’ll be ready to rumble. Show up to Vail on Saturday, March 1, ready to log as many vertical feet as you can! You’ll join the crew in on-mountain activities, fundraising with a chance to win prizes and, as is customary for any good day on the hill, a proper aprés ski celebration.
Grab your friends and come wave the flag with Ski For MS in Vail this March
There’s no wrong way down the mountain, as demonstrated by Donny (left) and Jonny (right)
Started in 1985 by 10 Olympians, Ski For MS has led the charge against MS for 40 years. After bronze medal slalom skier Jimmie Heuga was diagnosed with MS just six months after the Olympics, this group of athletes was motivated to raise awareness, and they did so in legendary fashion; by heading to Alyeska, Alaska and skiing one million vertical in just 24 hours.
The initiative raised enough money for Heuga to start the nonprofit Can Do MS. The organization has pioneered new standards of care for MS, changing the lives of countless multiple sclerosis patients and families for the better. Now it’s your turn to be a part of history and have a good time doing it.
Event Schedule – Saturday, March 1
Event Schedule Subject to Change
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Registration, Bib, and Wristband Pick-Up * Ski For MS tent by Gondola One/Express Lift
*Free breakfast pastries available for participants
- 10:00 AM: First Chair with Jonny Moseley & Group Photo Gondola One
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Vertical Challenge
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Free Ski with Jonny Meet at the top of Chair 4 (Mountaintop Express Lift) by the Legendary Back Bowls sign
- 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM: Moseley’s Mogul Mayhem Meet at the top of Chair 4 (Mountaintop Express Lift) by the Legendary Back Bowls sign
- 2:45 PM: Jimmie Heuga Memorial Ski Down Bottom of Chair 2 (Avanti Express Lift)
- 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Après Party Express Lift Bar
*Free beer, wine, appetizers, live music, prizes for best costumes, top fundraisers, & Vertical Challenge winners!
Don’t miss out on this amazing event. Below, you’ll find links to register and donate directly to Ski For MS, where 100% of the proceeds will benefit those living with multiple sclerosis.
And for our friends farther west, don’t miss the Ski For MS day at Palisades Tahoe on March 15. With a similar format to the event in Vail, it’s another great opportunity to get on the slopes and support the mission of Can Do MS. Registration is open now, so don’t delay and secure your spot.
